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WFYI News Now

Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news. From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, hosts Darian Benson and Abriana Herron bring you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday, with headlines each day by 2 p.m. and listen to in-depth feature stories and interviews as they are filed. The topics include health, schools, criminal justice, the environment and more. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR Network station WFYI at wfyi.org/give.

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IU Hires Football Coach, Rokita Under Investigation, Literacy Education Grants, Broad Ripple Park Family Center, Seeking Contraception
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IU Hires Football Coach, Rokita Under Investigation, Literacy Education Grants, Broad Ripple Park Family Center, Seeking Contraception
December 1, 2023

Indianapolis News: IU's new head football coach is Curt Cignetti, Rokita under investigation...

Title IX Claim Dismissal, Capital Riot Sentencing, Contacting Lawmakers, TikTok Lawsuits, Riverside Park Project
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Title IX Claim Dismissal, Capital Riot Sentencing, Contacting Lawmakers, TikTok Lawsuits, Riverside Park Project
November 30, 2023

Indianapolis News: Federal district Judge dismisses Title IX discrimination claim, man from...

Casino Corruption Guilty Plea, Home Detention Food Initiative, State Comptroller Named, Narcan Education, Chief Justice Study Group
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Casino Corruption Guilty Plea, Home Detention Food Initiative, State Comptroller Named, Narcan Education, Chief Justice Study Group
November 29, 2023

Indianapolis News: Former lawmaker pleads guilty to corruption, program connects people to...

Electric Bill Changes, Fairland Plane Crash, Computer Science Education, Veterinarian Mental Health
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Electric Bill Changes, Fairland Plane Crash, Computer Science Education, Veterinarian Mental Health
November 28, 2023

Indianapolis News: AES Indiana customers could see lower rate hike. Nathan Finney, owner of...

IU Coach Fired, IU Faculty Responds, Potential Supreme Court Case, No Gaming Bills, Living Christmas Trees
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IU Coach Fired, IU Faculty Responds, Potential Supreme Court Case, No Gaming Bills, Living Christmas Trees
November 27, 2023

Indianapolis News: IU football coach Tom Allen fired, gets $15.5M buyout. IU faculty responds...

Newfields Update, Rural Health Concerns, Proposed Water Pipeline, Statehouse Preview, Wars & Diseases
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Newfields Update, Rural Health Concerns, Proposed Water Pipeline, Statehouse Preview, Wars & Diseases
November 22, 2023

Indianapolis News: Newfields released a statement Tuesday in the wake of the departure of former...

Energy Efficiency Grants, ACLU Lawsuit, Child Care Grants, Tippecanoe Water Moratorium
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Energy Efficiency Grants, ACLU Lawsuit, Child Care Grants, Tippecanoe Water Moratorium
November 21, 2023

Indianapolis News: A new state grant program will help rural communities with energy efficiency...

Newfields Protest, IPS Sale Blocked, Indiana School Voucher Program, Indiana & Recreational Marijuana
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Newfields Protest, IPS Sale Blocked, Indiana School Voucher Program, Indiana & Recreational Marijuana
November 20, 2023

 Indianapolis News: The gathering comes after the art museum announced its president and...

Call For Transparency From Newsfields, Francis Bellamy School Sale, Drive & Dish Boxes, Gov. Holcomb in Kenya, INFB Thanksgiving Survey, River Otter Trapping Season
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Call For Transparency From Newsfields, Francis Bellamy School Sale, Drive & Dish Boxes, Gov. Holcomb in Kenya, INFB Thanksgiving Survey, River Otter Trapping Season
November 17, 2023

Indianapolis News: Two Indianapolis organizations have called for greater transparency about...

Indy AI Proposal, Rokita Motion Filed, UAW Vote, Rep Jim Banks' Letter, Judge Cristal Brisco Nominated, Possible Water Pollution Lawsuit
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Indy AI Proposal, Rokita Motion Filed, UAW Vote, Rep Jim Banks' Letter, Judge Cristal Brisco Nominated, Possible Water Pollution Lawsuit
November 16, 2023

Indianapolis News: A move to solve technology needs with artificial intelligence, or AI, has...

Water Ordinance Expected, Bob Cherry Announcement, Hammond School Referendum Failure Effects, Hoosier Ticket Project, The Cost of Untreated Mental Illness
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Water Ordinance Expected, Bob Cherry Announcement, Hammond School Referendum Failure Effects, Hoosier Ticket Project, The Cost of Untreated Mental Illness
November 15, 2023

Indianapolis News: Tippecanoe County commissioners are expected to introduce an ordinance blocking...

IPS Exemption, HEPL Director Resigns, Eviction Sealing Event, IFA Takes Over Water Study, Public Health Workers’ Uphill Battle
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IPS Exemption, HEPL Director Resigns, Eviction Sealing Event, IFA Takes Over Water Study, Public Health Workers’ Uphill Battle
November 14, 2023

Indianapolis News: Court: IPS, exempt from the $1 charter law, can sell closed school buildings....

Newfields CEO, Vaccine Exemptions, Greenhouse Gases, Special Education & Due Process
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Newfields CEO, Vaccine Exemptions, Greenhouse Gases, Special Education & Due Process
November 13, 2023

Indianapolis News: Newfields’ president and CEO resigns, less than 2 years in the role....

Herman Whitfield Lawsuit, Economic Enhancement District, Abortion Providers New Lawsuit, Gary Residents Seek Environmental Change, Indiana Veterans’ Treatment Court
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Herman Whitfield Lawsuit, Economic Enhancement District, Abortion Providers New Lawsuit, Gary Residents Seek Environmental Change, Indiana Veterans’ Treatment Court
November 10, 2023

Herman Whitfield III’s parents filed a lawsuit against the City of Indianapolis in state...

Kinsey Institute Separation, Mounjaro Approval, CIIF Health Grants, Post Election Analysis, Lena's Story
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Kinsey Institute Separation, Mounjaro Approval, CIIF Health Grants, Post Election Analysis, Lena's Story
November 9, 2023

Indianapolis news: Kinsey sex research institute could be severed from Indiana University....

Election Day Recap, How Water Nitrate Levels Can Impact Health
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Election Day Recap, How Water Nitrate Levels Can Impact Health
November 8, 2023

Indianapolis News: 2023 election updates and headlines from around Indianapolis. Nitrate levels...

Mayoral Election Finances, Kinsey Institute Separation, Microplastics & Algae, West Lafayette Mayor Goodbye,
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Mayoral Election Finances, Kinsey Institute Separation, Microplastics & Algae, West Lafayette Mayor Goodbye,
November 7, 2023

Indianapolis News: The mayoral election is the most expensive in recent memory. IU administration......

Gaza Cease-Fire Protests, Indianapolis Teen Shooting Deaths, Advocates Encourage Local Voting, Narcan Access In Indiana
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Gaza Cease-Fire Protests, Indianapolis Teen Shooting Deaths, Advocates Encourage Local Voting, Narcan Access In Indiana
November 6, 2023

Your news today: Indianapolis protesters call for a cease-fire in Gaza, six teens have died...

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